kissing up
Gen X#criticismMeaning. Flattering someone excessively to gain favor.
See it in a sentence
He was kissing up to the boss.
How each generation says it
The closest equivalent for this idea in every generation.
- Gen Z
- Gen AlphaHaven't found the match yet.
- Millennial
- Gen X · this onekissing up
- Boomer
- Plain Englishflattering someone excessively to gain favor
Related slang
1v1Gen Alpha
To challenge someone to a one-on-one fight or competition.
#criticismas ifGen X
A sarcastic dismissal meaning that will never happen or no way.
#criticismbang 30sGen Z
To fight someone in a physical altercation; to throw hands one on one.
#criticismbasicGen Z
Unoriginal or predictable; following mainstream trends.
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